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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,304 and 694,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,304 and 694,480 is: 1,544,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,304 : 694,480 = 694,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,304/694,480 = 694,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,304x = 694,480 × 694,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,304x = 482,302,470,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,302,470,400/312,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,336.51

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